Australians and the church in changing times
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Australians & the Churchin Changing Times:
Attitudes to Christianity & the Church.
Mark McCrindle
Friday 5 October 2012
61.1%
2.2%2.5%
1.3%0.5%
0.8%
22.3%
8.6%
Religious Affiliation
Source: ABS Census 2011 Data
61.1%
2.2%2.5%
1.3%0.5%
0.8%
22.3%
8.6%
Spirituality & Religion Defined
Spirituality = “Self awareness”
= “A deeper connection”
Religion = “Attendance”
= “Tasks”
= “Obligations”
Christianity’s Top Ten Belief Blockers(5 related to perceptions of current practice)
• Exclusivity
• Issues around money
• Authoritarian
• Hypocrisy/Judging
• Outdated
Belief blockers:Christianity & the Church (“massive negative”)
Not open to changeTo what extent do the following attract or repel you...?
Significant “warmth”towards Christianity
Mod
ified
En
gel S
cale
What best describes your current beliefs & attitudes towards Christianity?
Religious conversations:not routine, but not taboo.
Do you ever talk about spirituality or religion when you gather with friends?
Surprising knowledge of Jesus’ words
Which of the following statements can be accurately attributed to Jesus?
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